Introduction

Users are increasingly choosing not just a browser, but a tool that combines speed, convenience, and flexible customization. Opera GX is just such a browser, especially popular among gamers and advanced users. In this article, we will take a detailed look at how to make Opera GX your default browser on different operating systems and why you might want to do so.

🚀 Why set Opera GX as your default browser?

When a browser is set as the default, all links from programs, games, messengers, and documents automatically open in it. This offers several advantages:

  • ✅ time savings
  • ✅ unified working environment
  • ✅ Full control over settings
  • ✅ Use of built-in Opera GX features (GX Control, ad blocking, themes)

If you already actively use this browser, it makes sense to set it as your default browser.

🖥️ How to make Opera GX the default browser in Windows

Method 1: Through Opera GX settings


  1. Discover Opera GX
  2. Click on the ⚙️ icon Settings
  3. Go to the Default browser section.
  4. Click the Make default browser button.

All done! 🎉 Opera GX will now open all web links automatically.

Method 2: Through Windows 10/11 settings

If the system did not apply the changes automatically:

Windows 10 / 11

  1. Open Settings
  2. Go to Applications → Default Applications
  3. Find your current browser
  4. Select Opera GX from the list

Windows 11 may ask you to confirm your selection for HTTP, HTTPS, and HTML files — this is normal 👍

🍎 How to make Opera GX the default browser on macOS

Mac users can also easily set Opera GX as their default browser:

  1. Open System Settings
  2. Go to the section Basic → Default browser
  3. Select Opera GX from the list

🔔 An alternative method is that when you first launch Opera GX, macOS will offer to make it your default browser automatically.

📱 Opera GX and default browser: mobile devices

Opera GX is available on mobile devices as Opera GX Mobile.

📱 Android

  1. Установите Opera GX из Google Play
  2. Go to Phone settings → Applications
  3. Set Opera GX as your default browser

⚠️ On iOS, the default browser selection is only available in newer versions of the system and with Apple restrictions.

❗ Possible problems and their solutions

  • 🔹 Opera GX is not displayed in the list: Ensure that the browser is installed correctly and updated.
  • 🔹 Windows resets the default browser: Check for system updates and repeat the setup.
  • 🔹 Links still open in another browser: Check file associations (HTML, HTTP, HTTPS)

🎯 Result

Now you know how to make Opera GX your default browser on Windows, macOS, and mobile devices. It's a simple but important step that improves your browsing experience and allows you to get the most out of your browser.